Xeon Platinum 8461V vs Xeon 6730P
Xeon Platinum 8461V
Xeon 6730P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6730P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6730P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6730P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8461V and Xeon 6730P
Xeon Platinum 8461V
The Xeon Platinum 8461V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 97.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 74,982 points. Launch price was $4,491.
Xeon 6730P
The Xeon 6730P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 74,113 points. Launch price was $3,726.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8461V packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon 6730P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8461V has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6730P — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6730P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6730P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8461V scores 74,982 against the Xeon 6730P's 74,113 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8461V. L3 cache: 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6730P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6730P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+50% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 97.5 MB | 288 MB (total)+195% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 74,982+1% | 74,113 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6730P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 6400 on the Xeon 6730P — the Xeon 6730P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) and C741 (Xeon 6730P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6730P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 6400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8461V) vs VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6730P). Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454; Xeon 6730P rivals EPYC 9354.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6730P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, TDX |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8461V launched at $4491 MSRP, while the Xeon 6730P debuted at $3726. At current prices ($4491 vs $3726), the Xeon 6730P is $765 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8461V delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 19.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6730P — making the Xeon 6730P the 17.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6730P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4491 | $3726-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4491 | $3726-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 19.9+19% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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